Mental Health Tech – Adult-Gero (Evenings) | Career Growth

Universal Health Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Millwood Hospital in Arlington, TX, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patient safety and care on the Adult-Gero unit during evenings. The role involves direct patient interaction and collaboration with the treatment team under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school degree or equivalent; preferred CNA and related experience in psychiatric care. CPI and CPR certifications are required or pursued before independent duties, with potential

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent is required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
• Successful completion of CPI training before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures.
• CPR certification prior to taking an independent patient assignment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and act as an active part of the treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on unit.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

CPI training

CPR certification

Patient safety

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Degree in social work / recreational therapy / therapeutic discipline preferred

Job description

Millwood Hospital in Arlington, TX, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patient safety and care on the Adult-Gero unit during evenings. The role involves direct patient interaction and collaboration with the treatment team under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school degree or equivalent; preferred CNA and related experience in psychiatric care. CPI and CPR certifications are required or pursued before independent duties, with potential